191003-N-JW440-1082 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 3, 2019) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Bailey Newton, from Gay, Ga., stands watch inside sonar control aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rawad Madanat/Released)